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FBC 236T

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette49,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 236T
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,499 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both o/s& n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,449 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,330 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,198 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 798,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,298 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,098 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,979 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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FBC 236T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 49,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBC 236T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FBC 236T registered?

FBC 236T is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FBC 236T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 236T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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